Houston Junior Forum honors Hodges

Published 12:18 pm, Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Zachary Hodges, Houston Community College - Northwest president, and his wife, Anna, an award-winning teacher of 27 years,recently were honored by the Houston Junior Forum.

Zachary Hodges, Houston Community College - Northwest president, and his wife, Anna, an award-winning teacher of 27 years,recently were honored by the Houston Junior Forum.

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The Houston Junior Forum honored Zachary Hodges, Houston Community College-Northwest president, and his wife, Anna, an award-winning teacher of 27 years, at its fundraising luncheon, "Conversations from the Heart," at the Hotel Za Za benefitting children, youth, women and senior adults in Houston.

During 2015-16, the HJF provided more than $500,000 in volunteer service and financial assistance in scholarships and grants to the community. This includes support for 12 local nonprofits by providing approximately 15,000 volunteer service hours, 19 local nonprofits with $70,000 in community grants and 25 students with $50,000 in college scholarships.

The honorees have long histories of helping to improve the Houston community as educators and have been members of the Houston West Chamber of Commerce for more than 20 years. They embody the mission of Junior Forum projects in their work and volunteerism both with their time and generous underwriting.

A celebrated educator, Anna Hodges volunteered at the HJF Preschool, coordinates Bayou Bend group tours exposing guests to exemplary American arts, and aids health care with other volunteer work.

In his role as Houston Community College president in west Houston, Zachary Hodges is known for advancing partnerships and innovative practices for students and faculty.

The fundraiser, which benefited the HJF College Scholarship Fund and the HJF Community Grants Program, included a VIP reception and the luncheon featuring Nikki Richnow, co-founder of Freedom Place: A Haven for Victims of Child Sex Trafficking.